My Wish For You(Health/Emotions)

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If you're one of those people that think it rude to be told "to have a nice day" then please don't read this.

With the weather going bonkers here, especially in Arkansas, and reading responses on "On Being a Homesteader", I could spend the day feeling very sad. But I think I'll wish for all of you that feel sad, a day of happiness.

I had a muscle strain a few days ago. A chiropractic appointment that left a lot to be desired,-not even able to finish my workout this morning,aagh! I wish for those of you who don't feel well or are over worked or are perfectionists a day of rest. It's o.k.

For the lonely, anew friend. Or for those of you that have lost a friend, I wish for you a nice friend.

And for those that are being pushed/manipulated to change or live by someone else's standards, I wish for you, courage and strength to stand firm on what you know is right.

On Being Nice: Why can't people just let people be themselves. Why can't we all be nice? Let people find their own way, if they want your help, they'll ask.

And for the believers, I wish for you a joyous day with Jesus.

-- Cindy (atilrthehony_1@yahoo.com), December 29, 2000

Answers

Thanks so much Cindy for your post. I needed to hear this today. Blessings to you, Judy

-- Judy (allsmile@ctnet.net), December 29, 2000.

Blessings to you today and I will pray for your back.Being a peculiar people has its ups and downs eh?What does not kill me makes me stronger..:)Iam not sad for me for we are really blessed but I am sad for the things my family misses out on like the small things you and I rejoice in,bluebirds, a pest free garden..(ha,)the smell of the woodstove and getting a great deal at the goodwill.J.D. is a fortunate man to have a family that supports and believes in what he does.I think that is why even when we disagree with each other there is still a sense of family....okay my mom had to leave my friend split her toe wide open and her parents arent home so she had to leave.but this is her son james.so ya what to talk about???? well there are many issues oh well gotta go. bye

-- teri (mrs_smurf2000@yahoo.ca), December 29, 2000.

Nice post Cindy - same back at you. God Bless - diane in michigan

-- diane (gardiacaprines@yahoo.com), December 29, 2000.

Cindy, you are certainly one of the sweetest individuals on earth! Thank you for the encouragement. God Bless!

-- Doreen (animalwaitress@excite.com), December 29, 2000.

Thanks Cindy. I'm still not feeling very happy, I am thankful for what we have, but this hurts my DH. Funny, less than 2 months ago, he and I finished a new addition for his parents. Hung drywall, fininshed it and textured the ceiling, a big, big room. All for free. Their new cabiniets were comming and they were in a hurry. They liked me when I was in there working my butt off, but now that it's done they don't like me again. And my DH put off getting our firewood finished to do it for them. He always helps when they ask.

I have 2 brothers in Arizona that I love dearly, older brothers, and we talk at least twice a month. And we say "I love you" before we hang up, and I cry a little because I miss them. My parents are in heaven, I had the best parents a girl could want. Makes my heart sad for my DH. I just wish he knew what it feels like to have a loving family. All familys are not like his. But he has me, and I love him.

-- Cindy in Ky (solidrockranch@msn.com), December 30, 2000.



My heart goes out to you. I understand family rejection, no matter what you do, it's never good enough, and /or it's expected so why should we thank you, mentality. I come from an extrememly dysfunctional family, before the word dysfunctional became popular. What I want to let you and your husband know is, that as long as his parents are alive, there's hope for a good relationship. In my case it never happened. All those people that were involved in my life are gone now, except my brother which is another story. So there's no hope for relationship. But what I have learned is forgiveness, even when you're not ready to forgive, ask God to help you and tell him you're willing, but He'll have to figure it out in your heart. The forgiveness will come. Also, I realized just last week, that even if they were still here, nothing I would do would please them. I do what I do because I want to, not to please them, but it would have been nice to have their approval, but I know that wouldn't happen. So if you put it in God's hands and not take it back. Forgive. And do what you know is right, then you have done what you need to do. The rest is their responsibility. You can't make someone love you or do the right thing. If it doesn't come from the heart then what good is it. That's why God gave us free will, He doesn't want puppets. I've been on both sides of frocing wills on people and it just causes heartache. That will make sense in time if it doesn't now. God Bless you, Cindy

-- Cindy (atilrthehony_1@yahoo.com), December 30, 2000.

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